A short time ago, To Bravery Born (NZ) (Snitzel) was unlikely to get a shot at making the $1 million TAB Karaka Millions 2YO (1200m) field, but the colt took his opportunity at Ellerslie on Sunday with a commanding victory in the Trackside.co.nz (1200m). To Bravery Born was a comfortable winner of the first juvenile race back in August and was later set to run in the Listed Counties Challenge Stakes (1100m) on November 23, before an injury took him out of contention. His trainers Mark Walker and Sam Bergerson…
Month: January 2025
Late burst gets The Stoney One home at Trentham
Underrated sprinter The Stoney One (Pierro) picked up a deserved victory when he burst through late in the piece to claim victory in the JR & N Berkett Handicap (1100m) at Trentham. Although racing out of his class on a 73 rating against the open sprinters, the Guy Lowry and Leah Zydenbos-prepared six-year-old hasn’t always enjoyed the best of fortune in his career and carrying just 54kgs on his back along with in-form rider Craig Grylls, he looked to be a definite threat in the contest. Grylls had the son of…
Weigh In, January 12
Guy, Jayne & Emily review a quality card from Trentham highlighted by the Thorndon Mile & stunning return from Savaglee. The team also look at the time honoured Kumara Nuggets. And, we hear from Nick Johnson ahead of the all important Karaka Sales Weigh In, January 12
Muswellbrook racing preview & quaddie tips | Monday, January 13
What Muswellbrook Races Where Muswellbrook Race Club – Skellatar Park, 15 Racecourse Rd, Muswellbrook NSW 2333 When Monday, January 13, 2025 First Race 1:50pm AEDT Visit Dabble Country racing returns to Muswellbrook on Monday afternoon, with a quickfire seven-race program set down for decision. The rail moves out +3m between the 1000m to 300m markers, and with the track already rated a Soft 6 at the time of acceptances and more rain on the way, punters should be wary of a downgrade into the Heavy range. The opening event is…
Republican Party confirmed for Hunter Cup
By Adam Hamilton Auckland and Invercargill Cup winner Republican Party will chase the Group 1 Hunter Cup. Co-trainer Cran Dalgety confirmed the five-year-old would be on a flight to Melbourne on Wednesday for what will likely be a three-race Victorian campaign. Surprisingly, Dalgety said Republican Party would then return home rather than head to Sydney for a tilt at the Miracle Mile. “He’s earned a go at Melbourne. He’s taken that next step from a nice horse to one who will be competitive with the very best,” Dalgety said. “We’d…
Grand Impact returns to winner’s circle
Grand Impact led all the way at Wyong on Saturday. Photo: bradleyphotos.com.au Talented Kiwi-bred galloper Grand Impact was back in the winner’s circle after an all-the-way victory at the Wyong standalone meeting on Saturday. Ridden by Winona Costin, Grand Impact had a relatively soft lead and kicked well off the bend to deny Coastwatch by three-quarters of a length, with Strait Acer third. Prepared by Mick Price and Michael Kent Jnr, connections of Grand Impact were rewarded for their patience with the now five-year-old, having last saluted in the Group…
Bullets High to chase Stakes success after narrow Wyong triumph
Bullets High scores a narrow victory at Wyong on Saturday. Photo: Bradleyphotos.com.au It wasn’t pretty, but talented four-year-old Bullets High scored a narrow victory at Wyong on Saturday as he repaid the faith of his many supporters. Having placed in four of his previous five starts, the Joe Pride-trained gelding was sent out the $3.20 favourite with horse racing bookmakers for Saturday’s contest. Jockey Alysha Collett elected to use petrol early and push forward on the son of Ace High after beginning well and despite looking under pressure entering the…
Name Dropper impresses at Flemington
Name Dropper led throughout at Flemington on Saturday. Photo: Colin Bull Talented galloper Name Dropper notched his third victory from seven career starts when leading throughout at Flemington on Saturday. The late-blooming son of Tavistock was perfectly rated by Blaike McDougall and comfortably held placegetters My Brothers Keeper and Impending Link. The Richard Laming-trained gelding was fourth emergency but was supported into $15 with BlondeBet, with Name Dropper unusually carrying the number 20 saddlecloth to victory at headquarters. Name Dropper was a well-backed Eagle Farm winner on debut in August…
Sonja Logan seals winning treble at Fannie Bay
Top Darwin jockey Sonja Logan aboard Queen In The North, trained by husband Tom Logan, after the five-year-old mare made it three straight wins at Fannie Bay on Saturday. Picture: Caroline Camilleri (Fotofinish Racepix) In-form Darwin jockey Sonja Logan celebrated a winning treble at Fannie Bay on Saturday. Logan saluted on Queen Of The North and Crown Waters for husband and trainer Tom Logan before claiming a narrow win aboard Phil Cole’s Lord Fenrir. Queen In The North was the $2.25 favourite with online bookmakers over 1300m at 0-64 level…
Today’s best bookmaker promos & horse racing bonuses | January 12
Explore a multitude of captivating racing promotions offered by horse racing bookmakers on Sunday, January 12. Immerse yourself in the thrill with generous bonus back offers, elevating your betting experience. Delve into these promotions from top-tier online bookmakers to maximise your betting opportunities. The top Australian racing promotions for January 12, 2025, include: Today’s best horse racing promotions Sunshine Coast Same Race Multi | 3+ Leg Bonus Back Place a 3+ leg Same Race Multi bet on any race at Sunshine Coast this Sunday and if 1 leg of your…